About
Prof. Dr. Stefan Kipf is a Professor of Classical Philology at Humboldt University of Berlin, holding roles such as Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literatures since 2020 and member of the Academic Senate since 2018. His research focuses on the history of classical language teaching, didactics, and multilingual education. He has authored numerous works on pedagogical approaches and serves on editorial boards for journals like Forum Classicum and Pegasus. Key projects include the Pons Latinus initiative promoting multilingualism and the Humboldt Student Society for Ancient Studies. He has advised on teacher training and educational policy, emphasizing classical languages' role in modern education.
- Educated at FU Berlin and the University of Texas at Austin (1983–1990)
- Habilitation in 2005, with a thesis on late 20th-century classical didactics
- Directed the Professional School of Education (PSE) from 2012–2016
Research interests span classical philology's historical development, curriculum design, and the integration of classical languages in multicultural education. Notable contributions include co-editing the Fachlexikon zum Latein- und Griechischunterricht (2023) and leading projects like MigraMENTOR to diversify teacher recruitment. His work bridges historical pedagogy with contemporary educational challenges, advocating for classical languages' relevance in modern schooling.
